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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center
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A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..
$79,269 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
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Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 3.9 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Technical editing Biology Advanced cell culture techniques Immunological assays Laboratory safety Research proposal writing Laboratory procurement Laboratory equipment maintenance RT-PCR Conference papers Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Immunological laboratory techniques Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Mid-level Scientific research papers Research project design Master's degree Research industry grant writing Molecular cloning Research project technical leadership Biochemical laboratory techniques Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Scientific protocols Laboratory standard operating procedures Fluorescence microscopy Experimental design Purchasing Participating in conferences Research data analysis
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2255Kenny Rd Columbus, OH Job Number:
R157965Posted Date:
8/26/2026Type:
Full timeCurrent Employees and Students:
Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. Research Senior Associate will function as a specialist or technical expert in molecular biology and organoid research. Responsibilities of the Research Senior Associate will be to: 1) collaborate with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects; 2) design and conduct complex experiments utilizing cell lines and organoid models; 3) plan and execute advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures such as cell and organoid culture, realtime PCR, immunofluorescence, immunoblot, ELISA, and cloning techniques; 4) analyze and evaluate experimental data; 5) develop and implements new or revised research methods; 6) assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects; 7) plan and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals; 8) attend and present research results at national scientific conferences and workshops; 9) actively contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals; 10) oversee appropriate maintenance of laboratory equipment and purchasing of reagents; and 11) implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual and ensure compliance to local, state and federal laboratory guidelines.Education/Experience:
Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree. PhD preferredFunction:
Research and Scholarship Sub Function:
Research Career Band:
Individual Contributor -Specialized Career Level:
S2 Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.Benefits
- Dental Insurance